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Luau Krunkles or: The Less Desirables Beer of the Week

16 Wednesday Aug 2017

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City Beverage, the Official Beer Sponsor of The Less Desirables, presents Luau Krunkles “Passion Orange Guava” IPA from Terrapin Beer Company, The Less Desirables Beer of the Week.20170816_142759

Terrapin is one of those breweries that can be hit or miss with me. I mean, I guess they all can but I either like their stuff or don’t. Some stuff from them is very solid stuff. Not necessarily my favorite stuff, but it’s solid. That’s what Terrapin does the best. I don’t care for a lot of IPAs and they do a right many of those. I do like their other stuff like their porters and stouts. They step out of the box and that’s a plus. So, this is one of those “oddity” brews that happens to also be an IPA. I like fruity beer and I hope this is good on the fruit. I like the idea of Passionfruit, orange and guava all together in one beer. Let’s see how it goes. The ABV for this beer is 6.5% and its IBUs are 72.

BeerAdvocate rates it at 87 (Very Good) with no Bros Score. Untappd has it at 3.84 caps out of 5. I’m good with those ratings if they’re accurate. We’ll see. Have you had it? What did you think? If you’ve not had it or just have a hankering for more, head down to City Beverage and grab your sixer. Tell them that it’s the Beer of the Week and get 5% off your order. Tune in later this evening or early tomorrow to hear what Caitlin, Danielle, Liz and I think of it. It looks like Groot is already having a hankering.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Tropical aromas of Passion fruit, Orange and Guava dominate the nose while a big juicy hop flavor and smooth bitterness complement the balance of the beer.” – Terrapin Beer Company.

Pink Drink or: The Less Desirables Beer of the Week

09 Wednesday Aug 2017

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City Beverage, the Official Beer Sponsor of The Less Desirables, presents Pink Drink from Hi-Wire Brewing, The Less Desirables Beer of the Week.20170809_112633

Hi-Wire Brewing is an NC Brewing company out of Asheville, the state’s “beer capital.” They’re known for their balanced brews that don’t assault your palate while still entertaining your taste buds. This brew is a tart wheat ale that is brewed with lemongrass and raspberries. It’s known as a kettle sour. The ABV is only 4.2% so it’s sessionable and you can get away with a few of them before they start to take effect. I have started to get into more sour brews lately and I can’t wait to pop the tab on this quad of tall boy cans.

BeerAdvocate has it at 83 (Good) with no Bros Score and no overall rating because it’s not been rated enough. Untappd has it at 3.76 caps out of 5. Good is all I can hope for. I’m going to be happy if that’s what it is. I like the can and as you can see, Groot wants a bit.

Have you had this beer? If so, what did you think? If not, or if you just have a hankering for more, head down to City Beverage and grab your quad. Tell them that this is the beer of the week and get 5% off your order! Tune in later tonight or early tomorrow to hear what Caitlin, Danielle, Mikey and I think of it!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“A kettle sour with the perfect balance of raspberry fruit sweetness & fresh candied-lemon aroma from lemongrass.” – Hi-Wire Brewing

 

The Keeper’s Veil or: The Less Desirables Beer of the Week

19 Wednesday Jul 2017

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City Beverage, the Official Beer Sponsor of The Less Desirables, presents The Keeper’s Veil Honey Saison from Burial Beer, The Less Desirables Beer of the Week.20170719_142205

I love Burial Beer’s brews. They’re top-notch. Even their IPAs I’m down with, it’s just good stuff. Also, my last name is Beeman and when I can get stuff with honey, then it’s a bonus for me. This is a Saison which is traditionally a summertime brew. Generally, they’re semi-dry and just hinting of sweetness. I think that’s where the honey is going to come in. No matter what, I look forward to trying this – style, flavor and brewery all considered.

BeerAdvocate has it at 88 (Very Good) with a Bros Score of 89 (Very Good). Untappd has it at 3.78 caps out of 5. Those numbers don’t hurt my feelings any. It’s 5.5% ABV and very low IBU (10). So drink up!

Have you tried it? What did you think? If you’ve not had it or just have a hankering for more, head on to City Beverage and tell them this is the beer of the week and you’ll receive 5% off your order. Tune in late tonight or early tomorrow to hear what Caitlin, Danielle, Adam and myself think of this brew.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“We invite our loyal beer drinkers to partake in experimental beer drinking.” – Burial Beer Company

Cool Breeze or: The Less Desirables Beer of the Week

28 Wednesday Jun 2017

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City Beverage, the Official Beer Sponsor of The Less Desirables, presents Cool Breeze Cucumber Saison from SweetWater Brewing Company, The Less Desirables Beer of the Week. unnamed (10)

SweetWater is a good brewery. They’re also known for a lot of IPAs. This wasn’t one of those and while I’ve been trying to stay in the IPA realm while Caitlin is still here, we found out that she’s gonna be here a little while longer, so I decided to venture out a little from the IPAs and try a summer beer. It’s been kinda hot in the last bit so let’s get a nice summer brew in for a spin. I’m trusting their craftsmanship to be good to us in the flavor game.

The ratings from BeerAdvocate (81 – Good) and Untappd (3.03 out of 5) are not keeping my confidence up, however. Yikes. Oh well, maybe we’ll at least have something drinkable? Here’s hoping. Have you had it? What did you think? If you’ve not had it or just a hankering for more, head to City Bev and pick up your sixer. Tell them we sent you and get 5% off your order when you tell them this is the beer of the week! Tune in later tonight or early tomorrow and see what Caitlin, Danielle, the guys from O’Brien’s Deli and I think of it.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Don’t Float the Mainstream!” – SweetWater Brewing

Ripper or: The Less Desirables Beer of the Week

14 Wednesday Jun 2017

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City Beverage, the Official Beer Sponsor of The Less Desirables, presents Ripper San Diego Pale Ale from Stone Brewing, The Less Desirables Beer of the Week.unnamed (6)

So, Stone is one of those breweries that I think is awesome at what they do, I just don’t really care for what they do. What I mean by that is that by not being a huge fan of IPAs and Pales, that’s what their most notable for, therefore I don’t really care much about what they’re doing. Now, I think they’re brilliant brewers, don’t get me wrong. Just not my thing. Because Caitlin is down to her last month (or less than) with us, I’m trying to accommodate her the best I can with the hoppier beers that I know she likes. So, here we have it. This beer is 5.7% ABV.

BeerAdvocate rates this 86 (Very Good) with a Bros score of 84 (Good). Untappd has it at 3.74 caps out of 5. Have you had this beer? What did you think? If you’ve not had it or just have a hankering for more, head to City Bev and grab your sixer! Tell them that it’s the beer of the week and get 5% off your order. Tune in later tonight or early tomorrow to hear what Caitlin, Danielle, Geralyn and I think of it.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“While some might think it lingers on an edge far closer to an IPA, with all the dry-hop flavor and aroma, it’s actually right in line with the current-day interpretation of a West Coast pale. Ours just so happens to have an Aussie accent that’s cascading with a juicy amount of grapefruit and passion fruit hoppiness. So veg out or venture out. Either way, rip one open and taste this awesome golden nectar!” – Stone Brewing

 

 

Reviver Red IPA or: The Less Desirables Beer of the Week

07 Wednesday Jun 2017

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City Beverage, the Official Beer Sponsor of The Less Desirables, presents Reviver Red IPA from Starr Hill Brewery, The Less Desirables Beer of the Week.unnamed (3)

The only experience I have with Starr Hill is from a trip Eugene and I took to Virginia to see Brian Attridge (the original co-host of The Less Desirables) in 2014. The brewery is in Charlottesville and I don’t remember what the beer was. We may have had a few of them whilst pre-gaming/tailgating in the FedEx Field parking lot. I think, whatever the beer was, I liked it okay. So, here’s hoping. Spencer said it was good.

It’s 6.2% ABV. BeerAdvocate has it at 89 (Very Good) with a Bros Score of 87 (Very Good). Untappd has it at 3.6 caps out of 5. I found out today that RateBeer has sold a chunk of itself to ABInBev so I don’t know that I want to use that anymore. Plus, they’ve always been a little wonky on the ratings. So, have you had this beer? What did you think? If you haven’t had it or just have a hankering for more, head to City Bev and grab your sixer. Tell Spencer it’s the beer of the week and you’ll get 5% off your order. Listen later tonight or early tomorrow to see what Caitlin, Danielle, WS Shared Kitchen Project and I thought of it.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“A ruby-red India Pale Ale brewed with American hops for a refreshing citrus aroma and flavor balanced by a firm maltiness for Springtime.” – Reviver Red IPA carton.

Sidecar Pale Ale or: The Less Desirables Beer of the Week

31 Wednesday May 2017

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City Beverage, the Official Beer Sponsor of The Less Desirables, presents Sidecar Orange Pale Ale from Sierra Nevada, The Less Desirables Beer of the Week.

I’ve been digging the orange-flavored stuff that I’ve had lately and other than their regular Pale Ale, which I think lacks any real substance, I like Sierra Nevada’s stuff. So, I’m hoping the orange in this is noticeable. Spencer said it was good stuff, so I’m going to go on that. It’s 5.3%, so it’s just above sessionable.

BeerAdvocate has it at 84 (Good) with no Bros. Score. Untappd has it at 3.5 caps out of 5. RateBeer has it at 74, both Overall and in Style. Have you had it? What did you think? If you’ve not had it, or you just have a hankering for more, head to City Beverage and pick up your sixer. Tell them we sent you and that this is the beer of the week, and you’ll get 5% off your order. Tune in later tonight or early tomorrow and see what Caitlin, Danielle, Bethany and I think of it.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Pale Ale has always been our passion, and its legendary citrus-heavy hop flavors inspired us to go down a different path.” – Sidecar Orange Pale Ale carton.

Duck-Rabbit Amber Ale or: The Less Desirables Beer of the Week

24 Wednesday May 2017

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City Beverage, the Official Beer Sponsor of The Less Desirables presents The Duck-Rabbit Amber Ale from The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery, The Less Desirables Beer of the Week.amberale

I don’t know that I’ve ever had this particular brew from Duck-Rabbit. I’ve had plenty of stuff from them and I like just about every bit of it. They’ve got themselves a darn good thing going. From their signature milk stout to their brown ale to their Imperial porter, they have a lot of great beer. This should be no exception.

BeerAdvocate has it rated at 78 (Okay) with no Bros Score. Untappd has it at 3.41 caps out of 5. RateBeer has it at 42 Overall and 50 in Style. Those numbers aren’t thrilling me, by any means. It’s a 5.5% ABV brew, let’s hope it doesn’t let us all down. Have you had it? What did you think? If you’ve not had it or just have a hankering for more, head down to City Bev and grab your sixer. Tell them it’s the beer of the week and get 5% off your order. Tune in later tonight or early tomorrow to hear what Caitlin, Danielle, David and I think of it. On what you ask? Well, the award winning podcast, The Less Desirables, that’s what! Sorry, I couldn’t resist.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Naturally High in Flavonoids” – The Duck Rabbit Amber Ale Carton

 

The Crisp Pilz or: The Less Desirables Beer of the Week

17 Wednesday May 2017

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City Beverage, the Official Beer Sponsor of The Less Desirables, presents The Crisp Pilsner from Sixpoint Brewery, The Less Desirables Beer of the Week. unnamed (4)

I know nothing about this brewery. Spencer said this is hard to get here and they had a scuttle with their distributor so it may be a bit before they get any more in. He did say that it was a good drinkable pilsner, though. Pilsners have a tendancy to lack any substance with me, but I liked the packaging and the name. Plus, if it’s “limited edition” around these parts, then I want to get in on that. It’s average on ABV, coming in at 5.4% ABV. Not quite sessionable but not far from it, either.

BeerAdvocate rates this beer an 89 (Very Good) with a Bros Score of 98 (World Class)! Wow! Untappd comes back to earth and has it at 3.47 caps out of 5. RateBeer gives it a 50 Overall but a 91 in Style. RateBeer confuses me. Anywhat! Have you tried it? What did you think? If you’ve not had it or just have a hankering for more, head to City Bev and grab your sixer. They are in limited supply, so I’d go soon or you may be out of luck.

Tune in later tonight or early tomorrow to hear what Caitlin, Danielle, Dale, John and I think of the beer.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“While gulping beers from tankards several stories underground in the ancient cellars of a medieval brewery in Czech Republic, the see of Sixpoint Crisp Lagers had taken root.” – Sixpoint Brewry.

Beer to Drink Music to ’17 or: The Less Desirables Beer of the Week

10 Wednesday May 2017

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City Beverage, the Official Sponsor of The Less Desirables, presents Beer to Drink Music to ’17 Tropical Blonde from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, The Less Desirables Beer of the Week.

I don’t think you can really go wrong with Dogfish Head. Even the IPA stuff, the beers I’m not the biggest fan of, they do those well. This is something that changes up every year. Last year their “Beer to Drink Music to” was a tripel, this year it’s a tropical blonde. So, they went lighter and brighter this year. The carton says it’s brewed with kiwi and hibiscus. This should be interesting. It’s 6.8%ABV so not too heavy but still packs a punch.

BeerAdvocate rates this beer at 85 (Very Good). Untappd rates it at 3.69 caps out of 5. RateBeer has it at 75 Overall and 97 in Style. Have you had it? What did you think? If you’ve not had it or just have a hankering for more, head over to City Beverage and grab your sixer. Tell Spencer that it’s the TLD beer of the week and get 5% off your order. Tune in tonight to hear what Caitlin, Danielle, Kerri and I think of it.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“A liquid soundtrack for welcoming warmer weather, our blonde ale is a music-inspired tropical mashup brewed with kiwi juice & hibiscus flowers.” – Beer to Drink Music to 17 carton.